Birthday wishes go out to my old friend Len Barry, born Leonard Borisoff on June 12th, 1942.

Now everyone at the count of 1-2-3..........!!!!

mel(andthensome) (mel)4-LaureateUsername: mel

Post Number: 132Registered: 4-2004Posted From: 217.42.211.238

Posted on Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 10:14 am: ��

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Please send my regards bobby still have a lot of his 45s etc a true talent and then some.

Has been involved in loads of things have various 45s on cameo decca rca as well as on uk brunswick and uk cameo parkway etc etc.

have a great day Mr Barry.

regards mel

Soul Sister (soul_sister)6-ZenithUsername: soul_sister

Post Number: 766Registered: 4-2004Posted From: 65.43.161.143

Posted on Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 10:22 am: ��

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEN! "1-2-3" brings back so many cherished moments from the great era of soul music. Thanks for a happening record. S.S.

jrlo (jrlo)4-LaureateUsername: jrlo

Post Number: 99Registered: 4-2004Posted From: 24.130.218.105

Posted on Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 11:47 am: ��

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I LOVE THAT SONG!!!! That's one of the songs I have to find!!!!! Happy birthday!!

Eli (phillysoulman)6-ZenithUsername: phillysoulman

Post Number: 500Registered: 4-2004Posted From: 64.12.116.138

Posted on Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 1:10 pm: ��

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Ill make sure and pass on the info to him.

FYI, as if you dont know, 123 is being used for that milk commercial and American Express just picked up as well.

Needless to say, Len is a very happy camper these days, and deservedly so!!

Juicefree20 (juicefree20)6-ZenithUsername: juicefree20

Post Number: 1098Registered: 4-2004Posted From: 24.46.184.162

Posted on Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 5:29 pm: ��

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What's up Bobby???

Now that you mention Len, I remember the name of the Len Boone song that we were talking about. It was Love That Won't Be Denied from 1979.

Now as for Mr Barry, I was 5 when 1,2,3 can out & I still love that song. It sounded very Motownish to my ears. I also liked 1,2,3 Part 2, which was named Like A Baby. Now, I don't know what he was thinking about with Lip Sync. Ah, something's are better left unsaid!

Hey jrlo, are you looking for the RECORD or the SONG??? Let me know which.

jrlo (jrlo)4-LaureateUsername: jrlo

Post Number: 100Registered: 4-2004Posted From: 24.130.218.105

Posted on Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 5:57 pm: ��

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Hey Juice!! I'm looking for the record or a cd of the single. I may have to go on amazon. But what I really want is the single! Thanks Juice man!!

Juicefree20 (juicefree20)6-ZenithUsername: juicefree20

Post Number: 1102Registered: 4-2004Posted From: 24.46.184.162

Posted on Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 7:13 pm: ��

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Hell jrlo, if it wasn't for the LP cover, I'd send you my copy. There were a couple of songs that were fine...... I think that the single is the way to go. You can probably get it on an reissue 45 unless you're a stickler for originals.

~medusa~ (~medusa)4-LaureateUsername: ~medusa

Post Number: 155Registered: 3-2004Posted From: 68.79.114.245

Posted on Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 9:17 pm: ��

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**Happy B'Day Len Barry**...(and Still counting) (smile)

Boynextdoor (boynextdoor)3-PunditUsername: boynextdoor

Post Number: 46Registered: 4-2004Posted From: 4.165.96.195

Posted on Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 9:28 pm: ��

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I think I read where Len Barry wrote 1-2-3 for The Pixies Three, but, ended up doing it himself.

jrlo (jrlo)4-LaureateUsername: jrlo

Post Number: 101Registered: 4-2004Posted From: 24.130.218.105

Posted on Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 9:35 pm: ��

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Juice,

Yeah I am going to try GEM or Ebay...amazon..etc.. You said "reissue" is that somehting like GEM? Thanks alot..you always come through..

Eli (phillysoulman)6-ZenithUsername: phillysoulman

Post Number: 502Registered: 4-2004Posted From: 64.12.116.138

Posted on Saturday, June 12, 2004 - 10:11 pm: ��

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jrlo,

The Len Barry 123 cd is available in most major record store such as Tower Records. MCA re issued it, so its more than likely thru Universal right now.

boynextdoor:

It wassnt writen for anyone except Len, and by Len and Dave White with help from Huff.

I was hanging around the office when it was conceived.

TD (tmd)2-DebutantUsername: tmd

Post Number: 13Registered: 4-2004Posted From: 69.170.6.130

Posted on Sunday, June 13, 2004 - 12:44 pm: ��

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HB- a great blue eye soul singer

Tony Russi (tony_russi)4-LaureateUsername: tony_russi

Post Number: 133Registered: 4-2004Posted From: 68.210.44.212

Posted on Monday, June 14, 2004 - 12:48 pm: ��

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Happy Birthday Len Barry, a true inspration to all us "blue"-eyed soul brothers.Len Barry is a great vocalist!!

mike s (mike_s)3-PunditUsername: mike_s

Post Number: 33Registered: 4-2004Posted From: 195.93.33.10

Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 6:07 am: ��

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Bobby - are you on 1-2-3?? Mike

Nosey (nosey)4-LaureateUsername: nosey

Post Number: 122Registered: 4-2004Posted From: 66.153.113.238

Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 8:44 am: ��

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Happy Birthday Mr. Barry. You are one fine, white man that could have made me walk on the wild side!

Eli (phillysoulman)6-ZenithUsername: phillysoulman

Post Number: 510Registered: 4-2004Posted From: 68.236.53.24

Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 9:16 am: ��

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Hey Mike S, I sure was. I was a kid, but I was on it.

Tony Russi (tony_russi)4-LaureateUsername: tony_russi

Post Number: 134Registered: 4-2004Posted From: 68.18.50.164

Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 10:08 am: ��

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I loved the Dovells records especially "Do The New Continentel".They were a great group with Len Barry leads.

Soul Sister (soul_sister)6-ZenithUsername: soul_sister

Post Number: 803Registered: 4-2004Posted From: 65.43.161.143

Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 10:26 am: ��

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Hey Tony; How about the "Bristol Stomp"? S.S.

soulkikker (soulkikker)1-ArrivisteUsername: soulkikker

Post Number: 1Registered: 4-2004Posted From: 195.18.123.98

Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 10:46 am: ��

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My favourite, apart from the 1-2-3 album (all fine tracks)is his records as the Electric Indian "Keem-o-sabe". Weird but great. Does Len Barry still perform?

roger (roger)4-LaureateUsername: roger

Post Number: 88Registered: 4-2004Posted From: 217.35.87.17

Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 11:22 am: ��

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Hello Everyone.

I've never actually owned a copy of "1,2,3" but I do have "Like a Baby" on a U.K. Brunswick 7" which I play for pleasure on occasions .. goes nicely with things like "Gotta Have Your Love" by THE SAPPHIRES.

Didn't LEN BARRY produce "Space Bass" by SLICK .. a groovy dance tune that was a big U.K. hit around 1978 .. and If my memory serves me well he was also involved in producing acts like FAT LARRY'S BAND and PHILLY CREAM around the late 70's/early 80's.

Perhaps Bobby Eli can fill us all in on this stage of LEN BARRY's career?

Roger

Eli (phillysoulman)6-ZenithUsername: phillysoulman

Post Number: 511Registered: 4-2004Posted From: 68.236.53.24

Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 11:44 am: ��

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Roger, Affirmative to all of the above.

Also, Len and I co wrote tons of songs together thru the late sixties thru the nineties.

I expect you can guess, or maybe you already know that some of Len Barry's work was popular on the Northern Soul scene.

My fave was "It's a crying shame", but "I struck it rich" was huge favourite too.

Great vocals, great production

Garo (gary_james)1-ArrivisteUsername: gary_james

Post Number: 10Registered: 5-2004Posted From: 192.234.106.2

Posted on Monday, June 28, 2004 - 3:01 pm: ��

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Eli, Was 1-2-3 done in Philly or New York? Who's playing on the session? Great sound and arrangement!

Nosey (nosey)4-LaureateUsername: nosey

Post Number: 131Registered: 4-2004Posted From: 64.12.116.138

Posted on Monday, June 28, 2004 - 3:26 pm: ��

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This is one of the reasons why I love this site. Being from Philly, all that got played to my recollection was 1-2-3 and Like a Baby. E, correct me if I'm wrong. I'm learning so much from this site about my home boy.

Eli: I didn't know you wrote Zoom! Great record for Fat Larry (RIP)!

Soul Sister (soul_sister)6-ZenithUsername: soul_sister

Post Number: 890Registered: 4-2004Posted From: 65.43.165.220

Posted on Monday, June 28, 2004 - 4:35 pm: ��

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Hey Nosey; Whats up! Long time no see? Did you know "Fat Larry"? He was a friend of mine. This is for you:

Eli, how did it turn out with his hair texture and all! I didn't know white folks could get a process! I remember if a guy came to my house with a process, my father would have had a fit! LOL! Sly's was the place to be back in the day! All the stars had their hair "did" at Sly's and their clothes from Krass Brothers.

Eli (phillysoulman)6-ZenithUsername: phillysoulman

Post Number: 595Registered: 4-2004Posted From: 68.236.47.180

Posted on Monday, June 28, 2004 - 7:50 pm: ��

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Nosey, I dont know what "process" they used but he sho' nuff went to Sly's. He also had a gold lame~ vine!!!

BTW, the first time that I heard the word "vine" regarding a suit, it was from the Dreamlovers when I had bought a Glen plaid checked suit and Cliff Dunn said to a barely 15 year old me, "hey son, thats some nice vine you got there'!! I thought that it was the type of suit that I bought, rather than just a suit in general!!